10th Feb 2011, 07:12

Audi 100 (5000) is simply a phenomenon. I own one, and I can't believe what that adorable car is capable of. It is made to last forever and to serve you with extraordinary comfort. I'd rather say it's a GENTLEMAN, not a car. When you look at it from the outside, it looks simple and perfect, but the real magic begins when you enter and start it. I feel like a king in there. Bravo for the designers and engineers.

My A100 is manufactured in 1987, 2.0 TD version (rotational high pressure fuel pump, 5cyl). I assure you that its cruising fuel consumption goes even under 6,5 liters per 100 miles. Compression is perfect in all cylinders. A/C works perfectly. ABS works pretty well.

Weak spot is the front suspension system. It suffers great stresses and should not be driven off road or on bad roads. This car is born to be a cruiser.

Manual transmission and Audi's GREAT Quattro system makes this car so much fun to drive.

Original retail price over 32,000.

I have actually pulled out a stuck Ford Explorer on my way up to the ski hill in the middle of a pretty bad blizzard. The Quattro AWD is almost impossible to get stuck, also has rear locking differential which I have used once, and saved me from walking 5 miles in the snow.

Only problem is the under-matched engine. Don't get me wrong, I have beat some those "pimped out" Honda Civics off the line at stop lights, and this car has no problem reaching 75 by the top of the interstate on-ramp, but I am JEALOUS of the turbo, and putting one would cost me more than the car is currently worth.

Upgraded to cross-drilled brake rotors, and upgraded suspension for much better performance.

This car has almost 108,000 miles and although I didn't own the car until it had 90,000 miles, it still seems to run like new. My family's old BMW 320i lost most of it's power once it hit 80,000 miles, and needed about $6,000 to get it running well again, including a new engine. would definatly recommend this car to anybody who enjoys comfort, safety, and performance all in one car.